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Ephemeral Films

Ephemeral films are non-fiction films usually made for educational, industrial, or promotional purposes. The two classic ephemeral film collections found on the Archive are the Prelinger Archives and AV Geeks.

In addition to these classic collections, you may view guidance films from the post-World War II British government, drive-in movie intermission ads, and videos documenting the history of San Francisco from 1906 to the early 21st Century. Many of these films are available for free download.

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Crystals
Jul 19, 2017 Modern Learning Aids
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Explains how crystals are formed and why they are shaped as they are. Considers their actual growth under a microscope, how they may be grown, and the relation of these phenomena to the concept of atoms. From the PSSC Physics series. Blue Ribbon winner, American Film Festival. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information.
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A/V Geeks
Scientific Method
Jul 18, 2017 Encyclopedia Britannica
movies
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favorite 1
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Explains the elements of the scientific method of problem solving, and the way this method is applied by scientists. Discusses the value of scientific thinking in dealing with problems of eveyday life. Features the discovery of penicillin by Sir Alexander Fleming and the work of Louis Pasteur as illustrations of contributions of scientific thinking to modern knowledge. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about...
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Topic: science
A/V Geeks
Science Of Sound And Musical Tone
Jul 17, 2017 Fred A Niles
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We step through an exhibit at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry that looks at sound and how our body receives it. Ultimately, its a promotional film for Hammond but its fun nonetheless. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: organ, sound
A/V Geeks
WBAP Promo Film
Jul 17, 2017 WBAP
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A promotional film for the new look of Dallas' TV station WBAP for potential advertisers  We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: television, dallas
Educational Films
Millionaires of Poverty Gulch
Jul 17, 2017 National Educational Television and Radio Center
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Depicts the gold rush days in Colorado and the problems of a sudden increase in wealth and population. Traces the rise and fall of the small mining town of Cripple Creek. Investigates the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg from Hungary at the end of World War II. Also examines evidence that Wallenberg, who saved the lives of over one hundred thousand Jews, may still be alive in Russia.
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Topics: Frontier and pioneer life, Frontier and pioneer life, Gold mines and mining
A/V Geeks
Corrosion- The Chemistry of a Menace
Jul 16, 2017 National Association of Corrosion Engineers
movies
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Film made to attract high school students to the field of corrosion engineer. Looks to be made by high school students. Fascinating and odd. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: corrosion, chemistry
Educational Films
Sex Hygiene
Jul 15, 2017 Darryl F. Zanuck
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Several servicemen relax by playing pool, but one of them goes off to spend time with a prostitute. Later, he discovers he has contracted a venereal disease. A graphic and frank presentation of the types and treatment of venereal disease follows.
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Topics: WWII, Military Training Film, John Ford
Educational Films
The Bronx Is Burning
Jul 13, 2017 Weisbloom, Harry; British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service
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Director, Harry Weisbloom; reporter, Jeremy James
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Topics: Fire departments, Fire fighters, Labor movement, Working class, Fire departments, Fire fighters,...
Educational Films
Dinosaur
Jul 13, 2017 Will Vinton Productions
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An animated fantasy depicting the age of dinosaurs as imagined by a fifth grader and his classmates. The film was reissued in modified form in 1986 as Dinosaurs! utilizing a framing story. This is the original film.
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Topics: Dinosaurs, Will Vinton, claymation, Dinosaurs, Animated films, Dinosaurs
A/V Geeks
Safety Adventures Out Of Doors
Jul 13, 2017 Encyclopedia Britannica
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Explains that in order to have a really good time out of doors it is important to know how to play safely while swimming, boating, camping out, and playing on playgrounds. Gives examples of good safety habits and stresses important points through the use of rhymed slogans.   To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact  A/V Geeks LLC .
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
Topic: safety
A/V Geeks
Suddenly And Without Warning
Jul 13, 2017 United States Coast Guard
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Coast Guard film about the importance of life jackets. Stresses safety in boating and shows how boating accidents can happen. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Topic: boating safety
A/V Geeks
[NASA Earthquake Predicting]
Jul 10, 2017 NASA
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How NASA uses satellite data to help interpret geological events that could predict earthquakes We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: earthquake detection, satellite
A/V Geeks
Motivating The Class
Jul 10, 2017 McGraw-Hill
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A young student teacher discovers that his own enthusiasm for mathematics is not sufficient motivation for restless young students. He finds that only when he aims his teaching at goals his youngsters can recognize and find desirable, do class interest and achievement rise to the level he requires. Film demonstrates that adequate motivation is basic to all good teaching and the techniques and psychological principles that this teacher employs apply with equal force in any area of the school...
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Topics: education, class
A/V Geeks
The Mustang
Jul 10, 2017 Ford Motor Company
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Shows the step-by-step development of the sports car model from the drawing board, showing how the design features are tested in wind tunnels and on driving courses. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: mustang, ford
Educational Films
Kathak ( Dance of India )
Jul 8, 2017 Mir, Ezra; Bose, Modhu; Information Films of India
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Kathak ( Dance of India ) SummaryPresents Malabar's age - old dance drama, the gorgeous spectacle of Kathakali. Explains the meaning of the Kathakali gesture language. Enacts in traditional Kathakali style three famous episodes from the Indian epic 'THE MAHABHARATA.'. Focuses of the life of Peter Boru, a sixteen-year-old former herdsboy who has become a boarding school student. The question, "Education for what?" is posed when both tradition and forces of change common to the...
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Topics: Kathak (Dance), Kathak (Dance)
PeriscopeFilm
Atomic Test In Nevada 40982
Jul 8, 2017
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Made in the 1950s, this Atomic Energy Commission film takes place at the AEC's Nevada test site as well as in the adjacent community of St. George, Utah (located over 135 miles distant). The organization of the tests are shown, emphasizing range safety and procedures, and an explanation is offered as to why the tests are so important to national security. Various atomic bomb effects are also discussed.  The M65 Atomic Cannon, often called Atomic Annie, is shown being tested as part of...
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Topics: Atomic Energy Commision, Nuclaear Tests, Atomic Bomb, Utah, M65 Atomic Cannon, Radiation, Yucca...
A/V Geeks
School Spirit And Sportsmanship
Jul 5, 2017 Coronet
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Raises the question of spirit and sportsmanship when a high school basketball team plans retaliation against a rival school. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topic: school spirit
A/V Geeks
Triumph At Daytona
Jul 5, 2017 Ford
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The MERCURY COMET automobile runs durability tests at Daytona Racetrack. Features a motion picture record of a dramatic test of automotive performance and durability. Shows four comets traveling the world's fastest track for a distance record of 100,000 miles at an average speed of more than 105 miles per hour. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: ford, automobiles, daytona
A/V Geeks
School Rules - How They Help Us
Jul 5, 2017 Coronet
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Discusses rules and stresses the point that rules are ways of making life more pleasant, smooth and safe. Shows everyday scenes in which rules influence our behavior. Shows ways new student can learn rules, why exceptions can't be granted. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
favoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topic: rules
A/V Geeks
Speech : Using Your Voice
Jul 5, 2017 Centron Films; Young American Films
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favorite 3
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Points out the importance of a pleasing voice that can be heard and understood. Shows how to correct common voice faults which are due mostly to carelessness. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topic: speech
Educational Films
The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God
Jul 4, 2017 Direct Cinema
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The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God, Reel 1 Reel 2 available here A historical documentary on an American religious sect which, at its height in 1840, included six thousand believers. Touches first on the Shaker's superficial identity as celibate chairmakers, then pursues their historical and social significance through the use of archival photos, paintings, live shots of landscapes and architecture, and on-camera interviews.
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Topics: Shakers, Shakers, Shakers
A/V Geeks
One To Grow On- Prologue
Jul 2, 2017 U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
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Outlines the methods and goals aimed at in achieving an understanding of the mental health aspects of student-teacher relationships. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topic: education
A/V Geeks
It All Depends On You
Jul 2, 2017 Fox & Associates; AT&T
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Starring actor Jack Klugman (Quincy & The ODD COUPLE) and a young Peter Ostrum (as Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) as his son. Tries to convince customers to dial direct when dialing long distance - to save money and to save employing operators. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topic: long distance
A/V Geeks
Information Program Within Public Shelters
Jul 1, 2017 U S Office Of Civil Defense
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Discusses the role of information in keeping fallout shelters functioning and in keeping shelter occupants busy and calm. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: fallout shelter, civil defense
PeriscopeFilm
The Big Picture Hell For Leather 27872
Jun 30, 2017
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Hosted by Sgt. James Mansfield, this episode of "The Big Picture" profiles the 41st Sunset Infantry Division and the Hell Bent for Leather 1st Cavalry Division, first to enter Leyte and then Tokyo. The second half of the program gives an overview of the weapons used by the infantry in combat. The 41st Infantry Division was composed of National Guard units from Idaho, Montana, Oregon, North Dakota and Washington that saw active service in World War I and World War II. It was one of the...
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Topics: 41st Infantry Division, infantry, 1st cavalry Division, Weapons, Crew Weapons, The Big Picture,...
Educational Films
The War Game
Jun 29, 2017 Films Inc.
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favorite 5
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Fictionally enacts the carnage and destruction that would result from a thermonuclear war between the Soviet Union and England. Raises questions about the societal logic that permits the existence of thermonuclear weapons. Summary Enacts the carnage and destruction that would result from a thermonuclear war between the Soviet Union and England in a fictional sequence. Raises questions about the societal logic that permits the existence of thermonuclear weapons. Produced in 1966 in England.
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Topics: Educational Film, Social psychology, War (Political science), Technology and civilization
Educational Films
P.J. and the President's Son
Jun 28, 2017 Daniel Wilson Productions
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favorite 1
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Originally shown on the television series ABC afterschool specials
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Children's films, Presidents, Children's films
A/V Geeks
General Motors Report to Stockholders
Jun 27, 2017 General Motors
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A report about General Motor's efforts to make safer less polluting cars. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: General Motors, pollution
PeriscopeFilm
Graf Zeppelin Newsreel
Jun 24, 2017 German Schmalfilm
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This German propaganda newsreel was part of a a U.S. Navy archive compiled during WWII. This film celebrates the launching of Germany's new navy, including the super battleship Bismarck in 1939 and a never-completed aircraft carrier, the Graf Zeppelin in 1938. Grand Admiral Erich Raeder and Adolph Hitler can be seen at the christening of Graf Zeppelin at Kiel. Also featured in this newsreel is footage of the construction of U-boats and the launch of a completed boat.
favorite ( 2 reviews )
Topic: Newsreel.
Educational Films
Worlds in Collision
Jun 23, 2017 British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service
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Worlds in Collision Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film Summary Examines the ideas of cosmologist and author I./ia metadata worldsincollisionr predictions about astronomy which have proven to be correct.
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Topics: Velikovsky, Immanuel, 1895-1979, Velikovsky, Immanuel, 1895-1979, Astronomy, Astronomy
Educational Films
In White-Collar America
Jun 22, 2017 National Broadcasting Company.
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In White-Collar America Concentrates on a few of the many workers at a life insurance company in Atlanta, Georgia. Concentrates on their job satisfaction and working conditions as well as relationships with other workers.
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Topics: Social Problems., Occupations.
A/V Geeks
Handwriting Is Important
Jun 22, 2017 Avis Films
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Considers how poor handwriting can cause misunderstandings, poor grades in school work and expensive errors. Demonstrates good handwriting techniques. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: penmanship, handwriting
A/V Geeks
Effective Learning In The Elementary School
Jun 20, 2017 McGraw-Hill Book Co.
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A fifth grade teacher explains how properly motivated unit study projects which are planned and developed by her class contribute to the students' knowledge and improve their skills in working together and sharing information. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: teaching, education
A/V Geeks
German Farm Town
Jun 19, 2017 Ernest Kleinberg Films
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Portrays life of a farm family in a German village near the market town of Nordlingen. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topic: Germany
A/V Geeks
Felt Board In Teaching
Jun 17, 2017 Wayne State Univ School Of Medicine
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Suggests use which the classroom teacher may make of the feltboard. The feltboard is also known as the visual board, feltogram or flannelgraph. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: education, felt
Drive-In Movie Ads
Walk-in Intermission
Jun 16, 2017
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favorite 16
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This intermission film was made for walk-in theatres. "Let's all go to the lobby..." About 3 minutes.
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Topics: walk-in, intermission
Educational Films
Las Madres: The Mothers of the Plazo de Mayo
Jun 16, 2017 Muñoz, Susana; Portillo, Lourdes
movies
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In Spanish with English subtitles
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Women, Spanish language films
Educational Films
Water Insects
Jun 15, 2017 Eastman Teaching Films
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eye 4,523
favorite 18
comment 2
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
Educational Films
Watching Birds with Roger Tory Peterson
Jun 15, 2017 Peterson, Roger Tory, 1908-1996; Films Incorporated
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A description of bird watching with the renowned authority and author of many guides on the subject
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Topics: Bird watching, Birds, Birds, Bird watching, Birds
A/V Geeks
Air Force Now - Thunderbirds
Jun 14, 2017 US Air Force
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favorite 4
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About the Air Forces Thunderbirds. Shows them boarding the jets and some of the maneuvers. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
Topics: usaf, thunderbirds, jets
A/V Geeks
Youth Suicide Fantasy
Jun 14, 2017 Dan & Steve Peters
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Based on their book, “Why Knock Rock?”, and their church lectures, Dan and Steve Peters examines how rock music's obsession with sex, drugs and suicide is dangerous to young people. Since the dawn of Rock and Roll, there has been ministers howling about its evil affects. Ministers would tour the country's churches and college campuses with sermons and slide shows illustrating the Devil's influence on the rock music. In this film we certainly see that rock stars aren't the best role models...
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A/V Geeks
Changing Architecture of the Automobile
Jun 14, 2017 General Motors Corp
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Stresses the year-by-year changes in the automobile and the reasons behind the changes. Shows color reproductions of old and restored models of cars which were pioneers in the history of American automobile transportation. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: automobile, design
A/V Geeks
Bulletin Boards: An Effective Teaching Device
Jun 13, 2017 Bailey Films
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Great primer for teachers or designing a bulletin board. Gives suggestions for the planning and organization of creatively designed bulletin boards, and presents twelve displays arranged by a class. Shows a class discussing, planning and arranging a bulletin board. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: teaching, bulletin boards
A/V Geeks
A Car Is Born
Jun 12, 2017 Ford Motor Co
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Tells the story of the automobile, showing the manufacture of the parts of a car and the details of the assembly line. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topic: automobile
Educational Films
Geometric Introduction to Partial Derivatives
Jun 10, 2017 Myers, Roy E; Pennsylvania State University. University Division of Instructional Services
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Clifford A. Hewitt
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Topics: Calculus, Calculus
A/V Geeks
Ninety Nine Bottles Of Beer
Jun 10, 2017 Aims Media, Inc; Los Angeles County
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A Remarkable Film For Young People...About Young People...On Alcohol Abuse. The Film Simply Relates Actual Experiences And Feelings Of Young People As They Relate To Alcohol. No Authoritarian Viewpoint Is Exhibited...Permitting The Audience To Arrive At Their Own Conclusions. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: alcohol, beer, alcoholism
Educational Films
Jackie Robinson
Jun 7, 2017 Wolper Productions; Sterling Educational Films, inc
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Originally telecast in the Biography series
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Topics: Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972, Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972
A/V Geeks
Astrovac - Zero Gravity Personal Body Wash Unit
Jun 5, 2017 Fairchild Hiller Corp.
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Silent film that demonstrates the Astrovac - Zero Gravity Personal Body Wash Unit - for use on NASA space missions. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: hygiene, zero gravity, NASA
Ephemeral VHS
Lilias! Yoga for Better Health: Body Mind Spirit
Jun 4, 2017 Lilias Folan
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"No matter what your age or fitness level, Lilias will stretch you to new levels of vitality, relaxation, and flexibility in these two 30-minute classes.   Start today in the comfort of your own home-its fun, easy, and best of all it only takes 30 minutes a day!"
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Topics: vhs, Yoga
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX
Educational Films
Greatest Heroes of the Bible: Moses
Jun 1, 2017 Lucerne Media
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Presents the Old Testament story of Moses' vision and call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and the events of the Exodus
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Topics: Moses (Biblical leader), Moses (Biblical leader), Jews, Exodus, The, Bible stories, English, Bible...
A/V Geeks
VD - Taking Chances
Jun 1, 2017 US Navy, Herbert Kerkow Productions
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For sailors on shoreleave, explains the risks you take when you go out with easy girls but it doesn't really show the girls, just sailors at a carnival and talking with their ship's doctor. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: venereal disease, navy
A/V Geeks
Orange : Fruit Of Life
May 31, 2017 Minute Maid
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About the growth of the orange industry in the U.S. and specifically about orange juice concentrate We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topic: oranges
National Film Preservation Foundation
Color and Texture in Aluminum Finishes
May 31, 2017 On Film Inc.
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Film from the leading American producer of aluminum illustrating the versatility of the material in building and design.  Color and Texture in Aluminum Finishes  was singled out in the trade press for its avant-garde qualities and considered by Howard Thompson as “probably the most strikingly imaginative industrial short subject ever filmed in the United States.” Note:  Although originally targeted at design professionals, the short was also successfully shown to general audiences. On...
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Topic: sponsored film
A/V Geeks
From Rugs To Riches
May 31, 2017 Thomas Craven, Caprolan
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Made for carpet salesmen, madcap Jonathan Winters shills Caprolan acrylic carpeting with a variety of characters. Some of the bits work and others fall flat - like another internal sales film that audiences hate (but we love) Freeze-In. The color is bad on the film. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: carpet, sales
A/V Geeks
Inside The Big E
May 31, 2017 American Petroleum Institute
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Depicts a day aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Enterprise. Shows the role of lubricating oil in powering this ship. Explains how petroleum research keeps pace with lubricating needs of the nuclear age. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: navy, aircraft carrier, oil
Educational Films
Manufactured Abrasives
May 31, 2017 United States. Bureau of Mines
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Manufactured Abrasives Explores the country of Spain, viewing scenes of flamenco dancers, bullfights, and the feast of St. Joseph. Contrasts farm peasants with "land reform" farmers, and describes the beginnings of a middle class. Dated, but of historical interest.
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Topics: Abrasives industry, Silicon carbide, Abrasives industry, Silicon carbide
Educational Films
Teenage pregnancy.
May 29, 2017 Sterling Educational Films, inc
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The discovery that a teenager is pregnant brings emotional upheaval to every member of the family. The family doctor provides a source of advice and comfort. From the Family Life Education and Human Growth series Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film Summary Shows that a teenage daughter's pregnancy brings emotional and psychological upheavel to the entire family.
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Topics: 16mm Film, Educational Film, Teenage pregnancy, Human relations, Dating and courtship, Educational...
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What is Communism?
May 25, 2017 National Educational Program
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Hosted by Herbert A Philbrick, celebrated double-agent for the FBI and author of "I Led 3 Lives", this film is an excellent record of one of Philbrick's lectures about the evils of Communism he would give across the country. While some valid points are made about the machinations of the Communist party, films like this helped feed the America public's rabid mistrust of anything remotely communist. Philbrick continued his campaign against the Communist menace even after the fall of the...
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Topic: Communism
Ephemeral VHS
Dance For Four
May 25, 2017
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"dance for four"
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Topic: vhs
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX
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Don't Stop The Music
May 24, 2017 U S Dept Of Health, Education And Welfare
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Old people are people too! Great exercise footage and weird jug band. Discusses the theory that American society stereotypes people over age 65. Focuses on the resentment this causes among the elderly and discusses how they resist being stereotyped. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: elderly, retirement, senior citizens
Educational Films
The Women of Summer
May 24, 2017 Bauman, Suzanne; Filmakers Library, inc; Women of Summer, Inc; Bryn Mawr College
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The Women of Summer Examines the migration of millions of wildebeest in Kenya on their search for grass and water during the dry summer months.
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Topics: Bryn Mawr Summer School for Women Workers in Industry, Bryn Mawr Summer School for Women Workers in...
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Festival Of Faith
May 21, 2017 Galahad Studios
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A young girl in Jewish Confirmation class doubts the teachings about the Ten Commandments. After talking with her rabbi and father, she figures it all out. Features Shepperd Strudwick We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: judaism, Ten Commandments
Ephemeral VHS
Jackie Chan Martial Arts Mayhem
May 21, 2017 UVB Films
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"an aural and visual assault"-- description from box.
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Topics: vhs, Jackie Chan, martial arts
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Confidential file. Barbiturates
May 18, 2017 Paul Coates; Guild Films
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A filmed sequence dramatizes the problems addressed in the program: the story of a working mother addicted to barbiturates initially prescribed by her doctor. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: barbirturates, downers, drug addiction
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Chaucer's England
May 15, 2017 Encyclopedia Britannica
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Follows Chaucer's pilgrims on their way to Canterbury, telling stories as they ride. Shows some background scenery taken in England. Presents a dramatization of the 'PARDONER'S TALE.'. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: chaucer, pardoner's tale, english literature
Educational Films
The Gospel in Stone
May 12, 2017 Film Images, inc; Radim Films
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The Gospel in Stone Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film SummaryRe - enacts the story of the life of Christ in medieval sculpture, carved originally for the education of the illiterate. A tribute to the heritage of southwest Philadelphia. Revolutionary battles and Colonial events are described against a backround of historic sites, such as the gardens and mansion of naturalist John Bartram.
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Communicating with Deaf - Blind People
May 10, 2017 American Foundation For The Blind
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Demonstrates through actual conversation with six deaf-blind people the five most commonly used methods of communicating with deaf-blind individuals in the United States--printing in the palm, the alphabet glove, the one-hand manual alphabet, the tellatough and the vibration method. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: deaf, blind, communication
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Car Theft
May 10, 2017 Bray-Mar Productions
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Dramatizes teen-age attitudes toward theft. Presents a story about two teen-age boys who steal a car, unsuccessfully attempt to involve a friend in the theft, take a joy-ride with a girl who does not know the car is stolen and, when chased by the police, are responsible for the death of a little girl. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: joyride, theft, juvenile delinquency
Educational Films
Anatomy of a Teenage Courtship
May 9, 2017 Coronet Instructional Films
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Examines the developing relationship between two high school students, with emphasis on emancipation from the emotional dependence on family, solving the identity problem, being capable of intimacy with the opposite sex, finding a social role compatible with one's lifestyle, and working out a value system
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Topics: Courtship, Teenage marriage, Courtship, Teenage marriage
A/V Geeks
After The Fire
May 8, 2017 NAPPA
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Explains what to do after a fire when dealing with an insurance adjuster. Mostly suggests using a third party insurance guy. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: fire, disaster, insurance
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Abacus
May 8, 2017 Avis Films
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Shows how to use the open-end abacus. Discusses the history of the decimal number system and principles of its use, such as grouping in addition, regrouping in subtraction and comparison of number values. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC.
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Topics: abacus, computation
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Nutrition - The All American Meal
May 6, 2017 Barr Films
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Discusses the nutrition of the All American Meal such as hamburgers, fries, and soft drinks. Discusses the problems of the quick meal which are the loss of variety in the diet and leisurely companionship at the dinner table. Explains that good nutrition demands an understanding of all of our body's needs and a real concern for good health. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC.
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Topic: nutrition
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Name Unknown
May 4, 2017 Sid Davis Productions
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Warns boys and girls against becoming victims of sex criminals. Shows the possible perils involved in a 'LOVER'S LANE,' 'BABY SITTING' and a 'PICK-UP' and explains how to avoid the situations. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Topics: sid davis, kidnapping, babysitting
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Music To Live By
May 1, 2017 Hammond Organs
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Promotional film for Hammond Organs for the home. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Topic: organs
Educational Films
Planting and transplanting
Apr 28, 2017 Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Women's Auxiliary. [from old catalog]
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Demonstrates the techniques of planting and transplanting flowers, shrubs, and trees. Includes root and top-pruning, potting, watering, mulching, and soil preparation, as well as dividing iris and rooting chrysanthemums. Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film Summary Demonstrates the techniques of planting and transplanting flowers, shrubs and trees. Inclu./ia metadata plantingaing, potting, watering, mulching and soil preparation, as well as...
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Topics: 16mm Film, Educational Film, Gardening, Flowers, Iris (Human), Art media and techniques, Trees
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